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Because it captures large amounts of light, a Dobsonian telescope is an ideal workhorse for deep sky enthusiasts and a great instrument for getting highly detailed views of our planetary neighbors.
Although the size of these large telescopes can appear daunting, the truss tube structure is made from aluminum for maximum rigidity with a minimum of mass. These telescopes can be broken down and transported easily even in small cars and reassembled within minutes without tools. The combination of big altitude wheels and an optimized aluminum-sandwich construction allows for small movements even at high magnifications. For more information, click here. |
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| | The Messier 127mm telescope uses a two-element, air-spaced crown & flint glass objective as its light-gathering source. The short focal length (635mm) of this AR-127S/635 will give you wider fields of view — a perfect option should you desire to do some astro-imaging. The optics are fully coated for contrast and sharpness and the optical tube assembly has a long dew shield. The telescope comes with a 2" rack and pinion focuser, a one-piece cradle ring with a built-in carry handle, a 25mm 1.25" eyepiece and an 8x50 finder scope. | |
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Warmer weather is just around the corner, which means it is a great time to gear up for some spring exploring! Right now, you can buy a new 8x42 or 10x42 Alpen Shasta Ridge binocular and get a free 8x32 MagnaView series compact binocular for free! To activate this special offer add the MagnaView 8x32 binocular to your cart followed by the new Shasta Ridge model of your choice - 8x42 or 10x42. |
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| | Made of lightweight acrylic, the 2x Magnifying Glass Ruler is a handy tool for reading tiny lines of text or data in magazines, manuals, spreadsheets and more. The ruler portion of this magnifying device is 12 inches in length and features a red center guideline that makes it easy to focus on a particular line of text or data. The device, which is 1.125 inches wide, is slender enough to fit easily into a desktop drawer or backpack, and it comes with a slip-on sleeve. | | |
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| | This compact soft-sided case is a versatile storage solutions for astronomical accessories. It offers a perfect combination of protection and organization for everything from Explore Scientific eyepieces to the smallest batteries, cables and accessories. The walls and dividers are made with a layered combination of protective EVA foam and rigid PE board to keep contents safe and prevent shifting between compartments inside the bag. | | |
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| | With Explore Scientific's 5-in-1 Weather Sensor Professional Weather Station, users will always be in the know about the latest conditions in their area. The 5-in-1 Outdoor Professional Weather Sensor Array connects wirelessly to the Weather Station Console with color LCD display.This sensor array — which includes a mounting stand, WiFi antennae and bubble level — measures rainfall, windspeed, wind direction, temperature and humidity. | | |
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| | This Two-Room Pop-Up Observatory sets up and tears down in only a couple of minutes, leaving plenty of time to enjoy a weekend of astronomy. The tent — which includes two rooms that are each 60 inches by 60 inches — travels in a light and compact package that erects in seconds. The water- and wind-resistant package comes with a rainfly to protect you and your gear, tie-down ropes and stakes to keep it stable on the ground, and zippered doors to block out light. | | |
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